WORLD HERITAGE OF SOUTH AMERICA
A cultural tour of Peru & Ecuador

Peru and Ecuador have always been the most popular and sought after countries in South America. This 10 days specially tailored journey covers the best in both countries with the two countries combined by a short flight linking the two capitals.

Day 01: Arrive Lima, PERU
Arrival in Lima and transfer from the airport to the hotel.   Check in time starts from 1400 hrs.
Overnight: Hotel (1 night)

Day 02: Lima / Cuzco (Flight) / Yucay (Drive)
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuzco.   Upon arrival transfer to the hotel located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas.   On the way you will visit the Pisac Indian market in the town of Pisac. Here a very special and traditional market is performed every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. A large handicraft fair is organized by the Pisac and Cuzco craftsmen who exhibit and sell wide variety of fine crafts such as woven goods, Alpaca rugs, tapestry, sculpture, jewellery.  Continue to the ruin site of Ollantaytambo and visit the town, the shrines and the fortification with its stairs to the sky.  Afterwards transfer to the hotel in Yucay located in the Urubamba valley.
Overnight: Hotel (1 night) (B)

Day 03: Yucay / Cuzco (Drive)
Transfer by bus to the train station of Ollantaytambo where the tour starts by train that goes through the fertile plain of the Urubamba valley and on to Aguas Calientes. From there, small busses drive up the steep mountain to the ruin town Machu Picchu.  Called the Lost City of the Incas, this cultural heritage of mankind is a beautifully located impressive stone city constructed with a technique incredible for its era and even for present times. Stone upon stone, fitted together perfectly without any cement, with impressive delicacy, exquisite detail and discrimination worthy of the world’s greatest palaces. There are many theories about Machu Picchu, but one thing is for sure - it is one of the most impressive sites in the world.  Extensive guided visit of the ruins and return by bus and train to the Sacred Valley. Transfer to your hotel in Cuzco.
Overnight: Hotel (2 nights) (B)

Day 04: Cuzco
The morning is free at leisure.  In the afternoon the half-day city tour begins. It will be shown the exact centre of the Inca Empire, the Plaza de Armas. There one can find the cathedral built on the ruins of the ancient Inca Palace. The cathedral borders on other churches on both sides. Next stop will be the old town with its magnificent renovated colonial buildings; some of them are being used as hotels.  Then proceed to Sacsayhuaman, a ruin located approx. 3 km above Cuzco. Sacsayhuaman also offers a fabulous view of the city. Stop in Tambo Machay, the bath of the Inca, Kenko, the giant rock whose niches and gaps were carved in a strange way, and Puca Pucara, the ruin of a small fort. (B)

Day 05: Cuzco / Puno (Drive)
A full day bus journey from Cuzco to Puno leads through the Peruvian highland along snow-covered peaks, passes up to 4.300 m above sea level and then goes down to Puno, which is right on Lake Titicaca. On route we will visit the town of Andahuaylillas, the ruins of Racchi, the small town of Pucara besides another Inca remains. Lunch in a typical restaurant en route is included. After arrival in Puno transfer to your hotel.
Overnight: Hotel (2 nights) (B, L)

Day 06: Puno
Full day excursion on Lake Titicaca to visit the Uros floating islands. The Aymara Indians build their houses over floating artificial islands that elaborate themselves on the waters of the Titicaca in which they inhabit in organizations and with ancestral customs.
Continue to Taquile Island where you find numerous pre-Inca and Inca ruins and Inca terracing. The island is narrow, only about 1km wide, but 6-7km long. The people here still wear their traditional clothes and there is a co-operative shop on the Plaza where one can buy woollen goods of very fine quality. (B)

Day 07: Puno / Lima (Flight)
Transfer from the hotel to the airport of Juliaca.  Flight to Lima and transfer to the hotel.
In the afternoon you will explore the city on a sightseeing tour through Lima. The Plaza de Armas with the beautiful buildings of the government Palace, the town hall, the Palace of the archbishop and the cathedral are still the most important places in town. After that you will visit the beautiful San Francisco monastery.  Proceed through the modern districts of San Isidro and Miraflores and to the Coastline enjoying the view over the beaches of Lima and the Pacific ocean.
Overnight: Hotel (1 night) (B)

Day 08: Lima / Quito (Flight), EQUADOR
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and flight to Quito. Transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a sightseeing-tour of the city of Quito which leads you through the historical centre of Quito for a walk through the culturally diverse history of this city.   We will pass the church of La Compañia, which has the most ornate and richly sculptured façade and interior. the Independence Square with the Government Palace and the Cathedral including a visit. Afterwards, we will visit the famous hill of the old town, Panecillo (little bread) where you will see the angel statue “Virgen de Quito”.  Then proceed to the Equatorial Line Monument called “Middle of the World” where you get a truly rare experience to stand in both, the Northern and Southern Hemi­spheres simultaneously. The Equatorial Monument marksthe spot where an 18th century French scientific expedition established the exact position of the Equator. The area has been built as a typical colonial town, with restaurants, gift shops and Post Office with philatelic sales. Visit the monument and Ethnographical Museum, which shows the history of the Indian cultures of Ecuador. Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel  (2 nights) (B)

Day 09: Quito
Day free at leisure. (B)

Day 10: Depart Quito
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight or take an extension to visit the Galapagos.  Check out time is by 1100 hrs (B)

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Departure Dates
2012 English Speaking Departures Jan 11 & 25, Feb 08 & 22, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 02 & 30, Jul 11, Aug 08, Sep 05, Oct 03 & 31 & Nov 14 & 28
Inclusions
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Hotels as mentioned (or similar) Any International airfares / Airport taxes Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch) Domestic/intra air tickets from USD 910.00 Sightseeing and transfers on seat-in-coach basis Visa & Insurance Services of local English speaking guides Drinks & Beverages Entrance fees Tips / Gratuities
Tour Price
We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America). Bestway Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. For complete payment procedures, please download Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf Note: to read this file you must have Adobe Acrobat.
Hotel Category Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement Option 1 US $ 1595 US $ 395 Option 2 US $ 1895 US $ 560 Hotels below or similar for Option 1 (3-Star) & Option 2 (4-Star) City Option 1 Option 2 Lima Hotel Casa Andina Hotel Posada Del Inca El Olivar Yucay Hotel Sonesta Posada Del Inca Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection Valle Sagrado Cusco Hotel Eco Inn Hotel Casa Andina Private Collection Puno Hotel Jose Antonio Hotel Andina Private Collection Quito Hotel Grand Mercure Alameda Real Hotel Hilton Colon
Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
Canada - West Coast US $ 1400 USA - West Coast US $ 900 Canada - East Coast US $ 1300 USA - East Coast US $ 800
Participants
This tour operates on a minimum of 02 participants.
Notes
Customised Itinerary If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you. Foreign Language Departures Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures. You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844.